The Spielberg of motorcycle moviemaking

Peter Starr is motorcycling's Renaissance man, dabbling in music, radio, television, film and now a book about his decades of filmmaking

He may appear unassuming when you meet him, but in the world of motorcycles and media, it is fair to say that Peter Starr is, well, a big star. Whether in music, radio, television, film and now the literary world, Starr has left his mark on every project he undertakes.

His journey through his various careers started with a bite from the motorcycle bug at the ripe age of about 16 - it was 1957 in England where the bikes were a dream and not attainable to all - Starr's friend allowed him ride his BSA Bantam, a 125 cc two-stroke produced by the Birmingham Small Arms Company.